Ukrainian leader signals readiness for leader-level talks if Russia commits to peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed Kyiv’s openness to high-level talks with Moscow, emphasizing that Ukraine stands ready for leader-level negotiations if Russia demonstrates genuine commitment to ending the conflict and achieving lasting peace.

In a statement shared via his official Telegram channel, Zelenskyy acknowledged recent statements from Russia and stressed the need for concrete actions over rhetoric, Caliber.Az reports.

“We hear statements from Russia, and if this is a signal of their serious readiness to end the war in a dignified manner and establish a truly lasting peace, and not just an attempt to buy more time for the war and the postponement of sanctions, Ukraine once again confirms its readiness for a meeting at the level of leaders at any time,” the Ukrainian president declared.

Zelenskyy also expressed support for efforts led by US President Donald Trump aimed at facilitating an end to hostilities, describing these initiatives as a positive step towards a “dignified and lasting peace.”

He extended gratitude to the international community for backing peace efforts and highlighted Ukraine’s desire to transition from exchanges between technical teams to substantive discussions at the highest political level.

“America has been proposing this. Ukraine supported it. Russia’s readiness is required,” Zelenskyy added, underscoring that progress hinges on Moscow’s willingness to engage sincerely.

By Vafa Guliyeva